Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years MS RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Deliver specialized patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry unit located in Winston-Salem, NC. This role requires a knowledgeable professional with a minimum of two years of experience in medical-surgical telemetry nursing, focusing on complex patient needs such as diabetes management, gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal conditions, wound care including dressing changes, chest tubes, and tracheostomies.
Location Overview: Situated in a vibrant city known for its blend of urban culture and scenic beauty, this position offers the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Designated teaching hospital with 885 licensed beds. The academic medical center is recognized for its excellence as a Chest Pain and Stroke Center, offering a dynamic and supportive environment to advance your nursing career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive direct and indirect patient care on a 24-bed MedSurg Telemetry unit
- Monitor patient telemetry strips and manage IV drips including Amiodarone, Fentanyl PCA, Ketamine PCA, Dilaudid PCA, and Heparin
- Perform clinical tasks such as PIV starts, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, drain and tube management, and lab draws
- Collaborate effectively with charge nurse, CNA, rapid response team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists available around the clock
- Utilize EMR (Epic), Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing systems accurately and efficiently
- Participate in floating to other MedSurg units as needed
Qualifications and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience in MedSurg telemetry nursing
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (NIHSS required by resource team)
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work under moderate to high stress
- Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips
- Comfortable managing a patient ratio of 5-6:1 with CNA support at 8:1
Additional Perks:
- Free employee parking
- Royal blue scrub color code
- Departmental orientation plus hospital-wide new employee orientation
- Patient-centered unit culture emphasizing teamwork and reliability
This contract assignment is well-suited for RNs seeking to enhance their skills in a high-acuity academic medical center setting. Candidates, including first-time travelers with strong medical-surgical telemetry backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.
Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to support patient-centered care within a collaborative and highly reliable team environment.